Ms Helen Walsh:

There is a difference between the recommendation itself and eligibility to a special class because we have to take EPSEN into account which assumes a placement within a mainstream context unless it is clearly evidenced. It is the evidence piece that the SENOs are looking for.

They are not undermining a recommendation. SENOs do not walk away from the space; they work with the parent and very often advise the parent as to the eligibility category that is not contained. We often see-----